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CURE Leadership Conversation Retreat

We live in a monologue centered world. Politicians, media personalities, twitter commentators, andchurch members are all very versed at getting their talking points across. Very rarely do we enter aconversation with the idea that it should change us, and that is what conversation is for! Most leadershipconferences are monolithic in styleCome to us, we have the answers and through plenary sessionsand workshops we will bring you up to speed. The CURE Leadership Conversation isdifferent. TheCURE Team will provide the framework and facilitate opportunities for conversation, but the reallearning and growth will come from connecting with one another. Our framework for change has 3steps: Conversations with God (spirituality), Conversations with the Other (chemistry), Conversationswith the Church (strategy)

The CURE Leadership Conversation is a retreatfor urban leaders and developing leaders toengage deeply with one another around the ideasofTransformational Leadership. Those involvedin racial righteousness, youth ministry,church/organization leadership, conflictresolution/management and other forms ofleadership will find this experience veryencouraging and challenging. This retreat willvalue open and genuine conversation, and theministry of hanging out. If you are looking for a

chance to connect and learn together with otherurban leaders this is a great opportunity.

Theme:This years theme is EPIC Leadership. EPIC Stands forEmpowering People Inspiring ChangeEPIC talks about the spirituality, chemistry and strategy of leading healthy missional change, and equipsleaders with the necessary tools. EPIC also explores the inner life of the leader and how to be anonanxious presence while leading through the turbulent waters of change. Many pastors and lay leaderslead change from the seat of their pants. EPIC helps us to think through the process of changesequentially from beginning to end. EPIC does not tell churches or organizations whatto change, buthow to changeand how to change in a way that is civil, compassionate, and Christ-honoring.

Conference facilitator:Peter SjoblomDirector of Congregational Vitality, C.U.R.E and Evangelical Covenant Denomination

Conference info:Dates: Thursday May 3rd - Sunday May 6th, 2012Location: International Teams USA - Elgin Ministry Center, 411 W. River Rd. Elgin IL. 60623Cost: Registration for the Conference is $150. The fee covers program cost, and 3 continental breakfasts(Fri-Sun), and 2 lunches (Fri-Sat). Dinners and housing are notincluded in the registration fee. Anearly bird rate of$125 will apply for anyone who registers before March 7th, 2012


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Schedule (Tentative):

Thursday:5:00-7:00pmArrival8:00pm9:30pm - Welcome Gathering/Introduction to Weekend

Friday:8:008:45Bring Your Own Praise- A time of prayer and worship together8:459:25Continental Breakfast9:3011:30Intro to Epic Leadership Conversation12:001:00Lunch

1:303:30Epic Leadership Conversation4:00BedtimeFree Time for activities, conversations, outings, rest, competitions,

Saturday:8:008:45Bring Your Own Praise- A time of prayer and worship together8:459:25Continental Breakfast9:3011:30Intro to Epic Leadership Conversation12:001:00Lunch1:303:30Epic Leadership Conversation4:00BedtimeFree Time for activities, conversations, outings, rest, competitions

Sunday:8:008:45Continental Breakfast9:0010:00Check Out

Housing:

Option 1: Strongly Recommended. The Elgin Ministry Center has rooms available for $30per personper night. The rooms are located in suites which include a full kitchen 2 full bathrooms and 3-4bedrooms. Rooms can fit 6 - 8 people. Please contact Noel Ritter to reserve [email protected], 773-678-7582; Space is limited at the EMC so register and reserve early.

Option 2: Elgin area HotelsThere are a variety of hotel options very close to the conference location.You are welcome to reserve hotel rooms at any of the hotels. Prices per night range from $65 -$125 aroom per night. Reservations should be made on your own, not through CUREstaff. Options include:

Hampton Inn Chicago/Elgin 405 Airport Road, Elgin, IL 0.3 mi north of EMC. (847) 931-1940Holiday Inn-Chicago Northwest 495 Airport Road, Elgin, IL 0.5 mi north of EMC (847) 488-9000Quality Inn Elgin 500 Tollgate Road, Elgin, IL 0.5 mi north of EMC (847) 608-7300Super 8 Elgin 435 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL 0.4 mi north of EMC (847) 888-0088Courtyard Chicago Elgin/West Dundee 2175 Marriott Drive, West Dundee, IL 0.7 mi north of EMC (847) 429-0300TownePlace Suites Chicago Elgin/West Dundee 2185 Marriott Drive, West Dundee, IL 0.7 mi north of EMC (847) 608-6320*Check the CURE Website for discounted hotel conference rates*http://www.cureconsulting.org/#/
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Food:Covenant Catering will be providing breakfast for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as lunch onFriday and Saturday. Dinners can be made in suite kitchens for those staying at the Elgin MinistryCenter, or individuals and groups can find food on their own in the nearby towns.Options include:

Bennigan's - 495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL 0.5 mi N (847) 488-9900Dunkin' Donuts - 1730 North State Street, Elgin, IL 0.3 mi NW (847) 531-8700Alexander's Restaurant - 1725 N State St, Elgin, IL 0.6 mi N (847) 888-4146Elgin Public House - 219 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 2.0 mi S (847) 468-8810Beef Villa - 1055 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 1.2 mi SE (847) 697-3932Baker Hill Pancake House - 1279 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 1.1 mi E(847) 888-8119Arby's - 1169 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 1.2 mi SE (847) 931-0500Wendy's - 1001 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 1.2 mi SE (847) 717-3269

Taqueria Los Comales Elgin - 965 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 1.2 mi SE (847) 531-8100Emmett's Tavern - 128 West Main Street, West Dundee, IL (847) 428-4500Francesca's Campagna - 127 West Main Street, West Dundee, Illinois (847) 844-7099Benedict's Eggs & More - 8 South River Street, East Dundee, IL (847) 836-2222Olive Garden Italian Restaurant- 800 North 8th Street, West Dundee, IL (847) 428-1981KFC - 818 West Main Street, West Dundee, IL (847) 428-4749Chipotle Mexican Grill - 201 N. Eighth Street, West Dundee, IL (847) 426-2183Red Lobster - 701 Spring Hill Ring Road, West Dundee, IL (847) 428-0820

Transportation:The Elgin Ministry center is located northwest from Chicago, easily accessible from I-90.Ample parking is available for those who drive. The conference location is conveniently close to theElgin Metra stop as well as O'hare airport. If you need transportation from either station please [email protected] at least 1 week before conference

Activities:Some activities will be provided like dominoes and ping-pong tournaments. Other activities will happenorganically. The location is optimal for works and exercising, exercise trails lead right by the center..The Fox River is just down the street and is known for it fishing. We may be able to partner with JudsonUniversity to use their exercise facilities. There is a lounge area with a foosball table, many boardgames, and a TV for movies or football game watching. We purposefully are scheduling lots of time forhanging and conversations.
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Conference RegistrationOne form per person

To register please fill out and submit to:Russ KnightCURE ConsultingP.O. Box 804113Chicago, IL 60680

Full Name: _______________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

City State Zip__________________________

Home Phone: ____________________________________

Cell Phone: _____________________________________

E-mail: ________________________________________

Emergency Contact: ______________________________

Emergency Phone: _______________________________

Church or Organization: ___________________________

Position: ____________________________

Enclosed Payment:Please Make Checks out to C.U.R.EEarly Bird Special $125 _____ (Before March 7th)

Full Payment $150 _____

Your Signature: ________________________

Date: ________

*All participants must be over the age of 18. Please contact us with any questions*

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Who is CURE?Our history has taught us the importance of the R words:

Repentance, Renewal, Reconciliation, Restoration, and Reparation.

Possessing a serious commitment to urban communities, urban churches, and to urban youth, thepartners at CURE are highly motivated to intentionally working with churches. With reconciliation as adriving force, the CURE team has learned, and is learning that the kingdom of God should be dominantin the lives of all true disciples. The team has also learned that:

We all need at least one accountable relationship,which assists us in being conformed to the imageof Christ.

Christians were designed to live in community. The character of the disciple is more valuable

than his activity.

Wisdom often comes from listening, not talking. The heart of God is with the poor, powerless, and

the oppressed.

Being gifted is not a sign of spirituality Grace has set me free, now I must free others

Acceptable worship involves service to the poor. One way to bond is by praying for one another The other way of bonding is by hanging out with

one another

We must learn to die for one another preservingand defending one another's honor andreputation.

The Kingdom mandates and life-style is notpopular. In fact, those who In fact, those who tryto live this way will eventually be in oppositionof the various systems of the day

Jesus spent all of his time preaching this one theme, it must really be important. We also discovered that

Jesus' style of disciple-making was through the process of hanging out as coined by the lateevangelist Tom Skinner. Jesus choose 12 and developed them by being with them, hanging out, either ina mountain, in a desert, in a room, in the sea, in a boat, in a synagogue, in the temple, or in a garden.

While hanging out, they talked about the kingdom and about themselves. Their short-sightedness andselfishness often led them to wrong conclusions, but at least they were rightly focused on the kingdom.The Black and White team which comprises CURE has long been committed to modeling and teachingthe values of the Kingdom as brothers displaying their unity and love before all interested observersacross racial lines.

Most preachers have a full arsenal of sermons, but few have even one on the Kingdom. However,Jesus had just one sermon, and it was on the kingdom. His primary way of communicating about thekingdom was through the medium of parables. Some, like the Episcopal priest Robert Capon, see these

parables as marked by paradox and left-handed power. These kingdom themes introduce new

philosophical, sociological, and theological challenges. The ideas expressed in the kingdom conceptwere for the most part brand new; unique. Jesus' message of the kingdom was revolutionary enough toget him killed because it was a critique of the way things were. It was diametrically opposed to thesystems of his day, including those which were religious or theological.

The ministries of CURE include:-Racial Healing: Breakfast Club and other workshops-CURE Leadership Conversation-Church Revitalization /Natural Church Development

-Youth Ministry Training: i.e.Take Five Discipleship Program-Conflict Resolution Training and Mediation-Afterschool Clubs/Homework Help/Summer Programs

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